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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.11, 1,224.27 and 494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.11, 1,224.27 and 494.14 is: 681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.11 : 1,224.27 = 494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.11/1,224.27 = 494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.11x = 1,224.27 × 494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.11x = 604,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,962.31/887.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.95

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